Tonsillectomy (Tonsil Removal) Surgery in Chennai

Tonsils are two small glands located at the back of throat. Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove tonsils when they start posing problem to health. Tonsils play an important role in fighting off throat infection. But, when tonsils themselves get infected, they loose their ability to fight against infection. In such cases, tonsillectomy can be performed.

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Tonsillectomy is performed more commonly in children than in adults. However, both- children and adults are susceptible to it. Surgery is the only last option if infection occurs recurrently because of tonsillitis.

Reasons why tonsillectomy is performed are given below:

If there are recurring episodes of tonsillitis

If they affect nigh-time breathing called as apnea. This problem is quite common in children.

Abscesses of the tonsils does not respond positively to any treatment

If more number of recurring episodes of strep throat in a year are not cured in-spite of antibiotic treatment

Consistent foul taste or odor in the mouth which does not fade despite of antibiotic treatment

To evaluate tumor of tonsil

Tonsillectomy can resolve many issues such as:

Breathing problems which are related to tonsils

Bleeding of the tonsils

Cure sleep apnea - breathing problem at night time

Frequent and loud snoring

Trouble in swallowing and chewing of foods; especially hard foods, such as meats, nuts etc.

Cancer of the tonsils

Once tonsillectomy is performed, you need to follow certain precautions such as:

Chewing of hard, solid foods should be restricted

Only soft foods and fluids such as boiled rice and dal, soups, ice-creams, sweet fruits etc. should be consumed